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C19th Neoclassical Marble Tazza / Urn of Monumental Proportion
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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C19th Neoclassical Marble Tazza / Urn of Monumental Proportion

19th century
Description

Magnificent, large C19th neoclassical marble tazza / urn; of monumental proportions in striking 'Medicis Breccia' marble; the circular bowl of desirable, shallow form, having a moulded edge raised on the waisted swept soccle, terminating in a circular moulding; raised on a octagonal plinth.

Italian circa 1840

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 26.75 diameter, 19.75 high, base 11.5 max

Physical Dimensions
Height
50.1cm (19.72")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Neoclassical Marble Tazza Bowl to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA729637
Dealers Internal Reference
R0589
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Description
Magnificent, large C19th neoclassical marble tazza / urn; of monumental proportions in striking 'Medicis Breccia' marble; the circular bowl of desirable, shallow form, having a moulded edge raised on the waisted swept soccle, terminating in a circular moulding; raised on a octagonal plinth.

Italian circa 1840

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 26.75 diameter, 19.75 high, base 11.5 max

Height
50.1cm (19.72")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Neoclassical Marble Tazza Bowl to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA729637
Dealers Internal Ref
R0589
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base.
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Archive I A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base.

C19th Neoclassical Marble Tazza / Urn of Monumental Proportion

Archive II A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View V
Archive VI A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View VI
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Archive XII A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View XII
Archive XIII A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View XIII
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Archive XX A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View XX
Archive XXI A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View XXI
Archive XXII A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base. View XXII
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Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2011
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A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base.
C19th neoclassical marble tazza / urn of monumental proportion
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A large 19th-century Neoclassical tazza carved from variegated brecciated marble featuring a shallow wide bowl on a turned stem and octagonal base.
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A tazza is a wide, shallow dish mounted on a stem and pedestal base, originating in classical antiquity and widely revived during the Renaissance and 19th century. Historically crafted from stone, metal, or glass, these vessels served as decorative centrepieces or display objects, often collected by travellers on the Grand Tour as symbols of classical erudition.

Neoclassical tazzas were predominantly hand-turned and carved from solid blocks of marble, alabaster, or porphyry, often using brecciated or variegated stone to showcase natural patterns. The pieces were sculpted in separate sectionssuch as the bowl, stem, and plinthand secured with internal metal pins or dowels.

Authentic 19th-century marble tazzas display subtle hand-carving marks, natural variations in stone density, and historic plaster or iron pins connecting the components. Look for gentle wear to the base, hand-polished surfaces rather than modern resin coatings, and classical proportions indicative of Neoclassical craftsmanship.

A monumental stone tazza serves as an architectural centrepiece on a sideboard, dining table, or entryway console. Positioned as a focal point, it can remain empty to highlight the natural veining of the marble or be filled with natural elements like dried botanicals.

Clean the marble using a soft, damp cloth with warm water and neutral, pH-balanced soap, avoiding acidic cleaners which etch the surface. Ensure stone joints remain dry, and lift the piece from the base rather than the rim to prevent stress on internal fixings.
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